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15 June 2010

More from Sri Pada

As you may know, there are few routes to reach the top and the local letters in the picture directs you to Rathnapura, Palabaddala route. The same route will take you to Kuruwita, Erathna road as well as Maliboda route. The other route at the top is Hatton, Nallathanni route. Moraywaththa Trail also linked with Nallathanni route.

The complete set of photos taken from the summit of Sri Pada is uploaded here.

Chavie,Yes. There is definitely line of sight between the top of Sri Pada and Rathnapura town.I have never seen elephants on Erathna route but I have seen enough evidence. (E.g.droppings, fallen trees and paths created by elephants)

Frieda,That is great to know. I saw your photos and your area is awesome!Thanks a lot for your comments.

Loshini,Yes, I may continue to post more photos from this wonderful place :) Thanks very much for your comments.

Anjana,I too have not taken the Rathnapura / Palabaddala route yet. But I have covered a potion of it while doing the Kuruwita route.Both photos were taken on the same day same time :) Thanks a lot for your comments.

Amaris,Thanks very much!

Gallicissa,Yes I have done Moraywaththa trail. It is a very interesting journey. First you have to take usual Sri Pada route (Norton Bridge -Maskeliya route). At Mausakelle turn right towards Delhousie (Nallathanni) Bazaar. A few kilometers before Delhousie Bazaar, turn left towards Moraywaththa. This road goes very close to Maussakelle reservoir through some very scenic areas. Continue on this road towards fishing hut. The walk starts at a place before fishing hut. It is the shortest path to Sri Pada but bit tough one as you have to walk through the jungle.Last time we did it during night and that is something I do not recommend anyone :)

Below photos were taken on the way back on the same trailClick here and here.